Intertrigo

Intertrigo: Introduction

Intertrigo: This is an erythematous skin condition which occurs in areas where there is apposition of the skin surfaces.
See detailed information below for a list of 10
causes of Intertrigo, Symptom Checker, including diseases and drug side effect causes.

Definitions of Intertrigo:

A superficial dermatitis occurring on skin surfaces in contact with each other, such as the axillae, neck creases, intergluteal fold, between the toes, etc. Obesity is a predisposing factor. The condition is caused by moisture and friction and is characterized by erythema, maceration, burning, and exudation.
- (Source - Diseases Database)

Chafing between two skin surfaces that are in contact (as in the armpit or under the breasts or between the thighs)
- (Source - WordNet 2.1)

Detailed list of causes of Intertrigo

The list below shows some of the causes of Intertrigo mentioned in various sources:

How Common are these Causes of Intertrigo?

This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases,
not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Intertrigo.
Of the 10
causes of Intertrigo that
we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:

Conditions listing medical symptoms: Intertrigo:

The following list of conditions
have 'Intertrigo' or similar
listed as a symptom in our database.
This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete.
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